For the past 18 years, Bea Black has served as the CEO of The WCA, leading with heart, vision, and unwavering dedication. As she steps into this next chapter, we celebrate her well-earned retirement and everlasting legacy with deep gratitude and admiration.

Bea leaves behind an unforgettable and profoundly impactful legacy at The WCA and throughout the community alike. Her compassion, positivity, and genuine care have touched not only survivors but everyone fortunate enough to cross paths with her. Her leadership has helped reshape lives, embodies the WCA's mission of healing, safety, and freedom, and has inspired us all.

Celebrating Bea Black: A Legacy of Commitment to Safety & Self-Worth

The Bea Black Legacy Fund

Campaign Dates:

December 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026

The What:

A top secret giving campaign to reach $10 million in received and pledged endowment gifts ahead of Bea Black’s retirement in 2026, providing sustainable funding for the WCA’s safe shelter.

The Why:

When Bea joined the WCA in 2008, our Endowment Fund sat at $33,000. With Bea’s dedication, the fund has grown immensely over the past 18 years! Help us celebrate her dedication and achieve her goal.

The How:

You can support this special legacy fund by providing a one-time gift or pledged gift today. These gifts bring the WCA one step closer to long-term sustainability.

Stage One:

Secure $10 million in pledges or one-time gifts by April 30, 2026

Stage Two:

Launch a new $25 million endowment goal on May 1, 2026, which will provide a yearly $1.2 million distribution to cover shelter costs entirely.

What better send off to Bea Black than supporting the work of the WCA in her honor?

The demand for our services did not slow down last year, even though federal support has.

Like many other domestic abuse organizations, the WCA receives funds from the National Crime Victims Fund for safe shelter. In 2018, the fund peaked at $4.4 billion—but by 2024, it had dropped to just $1.2 billion due to federal budget changes. This sharp decline puts over 6 million victims at risk of losing essential services, even as domestic violence cases rise. In Idaho alone, VOCA funding decreased by $7.6 million from 2020 to 2024, despite more victims seeking support.

Endowment giving will provide the WCA with the funds needed to sustain critical services in our community.

Learn more and find out how to give by contacting Laura Honn at lhonn@wcaboise.org.

Please remember, this giving campaign is a SURPRISE for Bea!